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The Blog El Clasico: Inside Camp Nou James Vaughan

In the second part of this ethnographic insight on El Clasico, the biggest match in Spanish football, PDP Lead Researcher continues…

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Masterclass Discussions Coaching Insights from the AFL Champions

Daniel Giansiracusa is a former professional AFL player who ran out for the Western Bulldogs 265 times over the course...
Dave Wright
Dave Wright

The Blog Affordances Explained

What are affordances and how can coaches implement a methodology that includes this relatively new idea in coaching practice? New…

Ben Franks
Ben Franks
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Friday Q&A How can I encourage my players to pass t...

How can I encourage my players to pass the ball more?   The question this week comes from Chris: “Within…

Dan Wright
Dan Wright

The Magazine El Clasico: A Story of Catalan Independe...

El Clasico is arguably the biggest regular football fixture on the planet. Player Development Project Lead Researcher, James Vaughan was…

James Vaughan
James Vaughan
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Culture & Coaching: The Shadow of Team Values

The Magazine Culture & Coaching: The Shadow of T...

What are team values and how do they influence culture? International Coach Developer and expert in culture in sport, John…

John Alder
John Alder
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The Magazine Josh Cullen: Driving Ambition

Josh Cullen is a young West Ham player on the rise. PDP Editor, Dave Wright spoke at length with Josh…

Dave Wright
Dave Wright
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The Magazine Jon de Souza: The Individual Approach

Jon de Souza was appointed Academy Manager at Colchester United in July 2016, after a coaching career that has taken…

Jon Hoggard
Jon Hoggard
9 minutes
Static vs. Solution Training

The Magazine Static vs. Solution Training

Are you running “static” sessions? Regular PDP contributor and founder of TOVO International, Todd Beane explains the dangers of static…

Todd Beane
Todd Beane
3 minutes

Session Plans Dribble or Pass

PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.

Dave Wright
Dave Wright

Friday Q&A What are some different communication st...

What are some different communication strategies I can use with my players?   The question this week comes from Michelle:…

Dan Wright
Dan Wright

The Blog Aguero

Sergio Aguero is one of the world’s most exciting and clinical strikers. Player Development Project Technical Advisor & UEFA A licensed…

Dan Wright
Dan Wright
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Friday Q&A How can I help my players dominate posse...

How can I help my players dominate possession?   The question this week comes from Daniel: “How can I better…

Dan Wright
Dan Wright

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Masterclass Discussions Cultural Intelligence in Football

In this Masterclass Webinar with Founder of Fit Across Cultures, Susan Salzbrenner & UEFA Pro licensed coach, Mads Davidsen, we...
Dave Wright
Dave Wright

The Magazine Failure as a Catalyst For Future Success

Old school player development tells us, ‘winning is everything.’ The problem with focusing on performance outcomes though, is where does…

Lara Mossman
Lara Mossman
2 minutes

Friday Q&A Friday Q&A: November 25th

How can I manage the expectations of parents? The question this week comes from Dave: “I am coaching an U14…

James Vaughan
James Vaughan

The Blog Are You a Biased Coach?

How do we manage our own bias in coaching and player development? Founder of Fit Across Cultures, Susan Salzbrenner discusses…

Susan Salzbrenner
Susan Salzbrenner
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Session Plans The Coaching Spectrum

PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.

Dave Wright
Dave Wright

The Magazine The Pathways of Talent Development

The domain of sports expertise is a much-discussed topic, with many researchers searching to find the one ‘golden thread’ that…

Nick Levett
Nick Levett
6 minutes

Masterclass Discussions Positive Psychology in Coaching

PhD Candidate & Researcher, Lara Mossman joins Player Development Project for a Masterclass Webinar on Positive Psychology in Coaching. Lara is...
Dave Wright
Dave Wright

Research Reviews Dimensions of Leader Behavior in Sports:...

Leadership is a popular topic.  In fact, if one Googles “leadership” you come in with 751,000,000 results.  Not impressed?  Well,…

William A. Harper
William A. Harper

The Blog Johan Cruyff: Game Changer

It is difficult to overstate just how much of an influence Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff has had on the…

Jon Hoggard
Jon Hoggard
6 minutes

Session Plans Changing the Point of Attack

PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.

Dave Wright
Dave Wright

The Magazine The Importance of Self Reflection

Want to keep reading? This article is Premium PDP Magazine content for our members only.But don’t worry, you can start…

Sean Douglas
Sean Douglas
4 minutes

The Blog Praise vs. Affirmation

Stephen Rollnick is a pioneer in motivational interviewing and in recent years has been applying his knowledge to sport. In…

Stephen Rollnick
Stephen Rollnick
5 minutes

Masterclass Discussions Building Mental Strength

The psychological corner of player development can be seen as the most complex. It is dynamic and very much has…

Dave Wright
Dave Wright

The Magazine Tend & Befriend

Interest in women’s football is at an all-time high and on the surface it appears to be flourishing. Coverage of…

Lara Mossman
Lara Mossman
7 minutes

Session Plans Counter Attack / Transition Game

PDP Video Session Plans are adaptable sessions designed by academy coach, Dave Wright. All sessions show key focus points, set up, and progressions so you can use them in your next practice.

Dave Wright
Dave Wright

Research Reviews Developing rapid high-pressure team deci...

The USA National Football League Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning once said this about high pressure situations: “Pressure is something…

William A. Harper
William A. Harper
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The Magazine Iceland’s ‘Small’ Mind...

Iceland’s development pathway has been the focus of debate following the tiny nation’s showing at Euro 2016. But underpinning all…

Jon Hoggard
Jon Hoggard
7 minutes

The Blog Individual Possession

Possession has become a huge trend in football coaching. But are we educating our young players to retain the ball…

Dan Wright
Dan Wright
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